tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65758292531132737912015-09-16T20:09:21.465-04:00Empowering IndependenceEmpowering Independence is the blog of Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta.
Senior Citizen Services supports senior independence through meals, shelter, education and community. We envision a world where no Atlanta area senior is hungry, cold, or forgotten.Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-20314676014140939032012-07-31T09:12:00.001-04:002012-07-31T09:12:07.570-04:00End Senior Hunger in GeorgiaBy Deborah Britt and Jeffrey Smythe
For the second time, Georgia has been ranked among the top 10 states for senior hunger — a dubious distinction for a state that typically considers a top 10 ranking a good thing.
This disturbing news comes from “Senior Hunger in America 2010: An Annual Report,” a research study prepared by respected economists Dr. James P. Ziliak and Dr. Craig Gundersen andSenior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-32333884822230483902012-07-16T09:09:00.002-04:002012-07-16T09:25:34.238-04:00Tips for Keeping Senior Loved Ones Safe in the HeatHeat kills more Americans in a typical year than any other weather disaster - more than hurricanes, tornadoes, fires or any other – according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unfortunately, we have already seen at least 30 people die in the heat wave that has gripped much of the U.S. to kick off Summer 2012. As in most years, senior adults make up most of Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-6292654676373906982012-06-15T08:00:00.000-04:002012-06-15T08:00:17.773-04:00World Elder Abuse Awareness DayWhat is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?
Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could have been used to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, no one is Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-16332722437654879532012-06-13T13:43:00.001-04:002012-06-13T13:43:58.137-04:00Vote for Meals On Wheels Atlanta to Win a Car!
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We will use the new vehicle to deliver nutritious meals to more than 300 homebound seniors each day in Atlanta. We currently have more than 150 people on our waitlist in need of meals. Georgia ranks seventh in Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com01705 Commerce Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA33.800745 -84.4105233.7990955 -84.4129875 33.8023945 -84.408052500000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-8458164502913453082012-06-11T09:29:00.000-04:002012-06-11T09:29:39.706-04:00Santa for Seniors Collects Gifts at Christmas in July
Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but in a small way, all believe in the spirit of Santa. On Wednesday, July 25, Santa for Seniors will hold its annual “Christmas in July” cocktail party at TEW Galleries. Party organizers are Jill Sherman, Dottie Smith (Executive Director), and Jade Sykes Slover.
Santa for Seniors exemplifies the spirit of Santa by providing volunteers the opportunity to Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-88060620406740874562012-05-10T09:03:00.001-04:002012-05-10T09:03:17.398-04:00Meals On Wheels Atlanta Kicks Off A Meal to Remember 2012
The Host Committee and Past Chairs gathered at the St. Regis Hotel Tuesday to kick off planning for this year’s Silver Anniversary of A Meal to Remember.
This year marks the 25th celebration of A Meal to Remember when it returns to Atlanta on Friday, November 2, 2012, at the St. Regis (Presenting Sponsor) to raise money for Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA). MOWA has been delivering daily, Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-67376514321746670792012-04-25T09:27:00.002-04:002012-06-11T09:24:10.736-04:00MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA ANNOUNCES SUNDAY SUPPERS
Local Chefs Prepare Intimate Dinners in Private Homes
Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) will hold a series of Sunday Suppers this spring to raise money to help feed homebound seniors. Currently, more than 100 people are on the waitlist in need of daily nutrition that Meals On Wheels Atlanta provides.
Intimate dinners prepared by the finest Atlanta chefs will be held throughout the city in AprilSenior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-50676670947941569842012-04-04T08:35:00.000-04:002012-04-04T08:35:03.851-04:00Senior DrivingEach day since January 1, 2011, more than 10,000 Americans have turned 65. That's an amazing number and the trend will continue for the next 20 years as baby boomers continue to age.
Seniors in this age range typically have a half-century of driving experience under their belts -- yet while they've experienced countless situations on the road, there are new high-risk situations that may lie Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-60636647915392222982012-03-27T08:42:00.001-04:002012-03-27T08:43:47.847-04:00Meals On Wheels Atlanta Announces New Look, NameAtlanta Student Designs Winning LogoMeals On Wheels Atlanta announced today that Bill Ellington, a student at American Intercontinental University in Atlanta, is the winner of the new logo contest for Meals On Wheels Atlanta. Bill will receive a $1000 prize this Wednesday generously donated by Monica and John Pearson.The logo contest was judged by local artists: photographer Lucinda Bunnen; Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-23093926301491167332012-03-12T14:30:00.002-04:002012-03-12T14:32:34.401-04:00Meals On Wheels Association of Georgia to Hold March for Meals CampaignsMeals On Wheels Association of Georgia to Hold March for Meals CampaignsMayors and Commissioners assist in feeding homebound seniors throughout stateAtlanta, GA –Various chapters of the Meals On Wheels Association of Georgia (MOWAG) announced today that they will be participating in the national 2012 March For Meals campaign. March For Meals is a national campaign held during the month of March, Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-16575974043550770272012-03-07T09:36:00.004-05:002012-03-07T09:40:51.179-05:00When Is a Refund Not a Refund? When It's PhonyFrom the Wall Street Journal:The Internal Revenue Service is warning senior citizens and others to beware of come-ons that use the promise of tax refunds to tempt them to file returns. The agency said it has seen a surge of fraudulent claims coming in from across the U.S.The IRS, which said it has detected and stopped thousands of fraudulent claims, warned that promoters charge large upfront feesSenior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-23137702433611127732012-02-23T08:45:00.002-05:002012-02-23T08:46:49.860-05:00Letters to My GrandchildrenLetters to my grandchildren: Atlanta Senior Citizens Oral History ProjectTuesday, February 28, 201211:00 AM-1:00 PMCentral Library Auditorium1 Margaret Mitchell SquareAtlanta, GA 30303Google Maps - MapQuestSeniors from Senior Citizen Services of Metro Atlanta will talk about their experiences growing up under segregation and during the Civil Rights Movement.Cost: Free and open to the publicSenior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-54480717012842125102012-02-20T10:25:00.001-05:002012-02-20T10:26:33.534-05:00IsolationI met Mr. Roy three months ago when he visited the Northside Shepherd’s Center, which occupies a section of the main Senior Citizen Services building. Roy loves to play Wii Sports, but coming to the Center more often is difficult because Roy is legally blind. When we met, he told me, “I can see you’re there, but I can’t see your face.” He can see the outline of the Wii bowling alley, though, and Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-11728248744089328852012-02-01T09:46:00.003-05:002012-02-01T09:48:38.685-05:00How to Organize a Book Club for SeniorsSenior Citizen Services has book clubs in the Fulton County Neighborhood Senior Centers. Here are some tips for starting your own "senior book club."Hold a pre-meeting before the start of the book club to decide if one person will act as a host, or if the group will take turns. Also discuss what type of book the group will focus on reading - classic literature, detective novels, popular fiction, Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-75644234359877190362012-01-20T11:28:00.002-05:002012-01-20T11:29:58.409-05:00Handbag Trunk Show to Benefit Santa for Seniorsby Sally F. White, Columnistnside@neighbornewspapers.comTimmy Woods, the famous Beverly Hills designer and manufacturer of fashion forward wearable art handbags for women, is coming to Atlanta Tuesday to show and sell her famous wooden handbags at Kings Home Furnishings on Menlo Drive in west Buckhead. A percentage of sales will benefit the heart-warming Santa for Seniors program sponsored by theSenior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-15468022442139608812012-01-19T08:39:00.004-05:002012-01-19T08:44:20.640-05:00Senior Citizen Services Wish ListCan you donate any of the following items? Call 404-351-3889 or email shargrove@scsatl.org.Microwave ovens for seniors to warm their mealsReliable truck for Home Repair programAny painting items: paint, brushes, rollers, pans, etc.Power tools: drills, pressure washers, paint sprayers, etc.Lawn mowersCeiling fansDigital camerasEnergy efficient light bulbs - 60 wattExercise bikes and/or treadmills Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-46218046901213435022012-01-04T09:24:00.003-05:002012-01-04T09:28:05.142-05:00Winter Safety Tips for SeniorsAs tough as the cold weather is on everyone, it’s particularly dangerous for senior citizens. Jim Miller, editor of Savvy Senior, a syndicated newspaper column, was invited on the "Today” show to share some steps seniors should take to stay safe as the mercury plunges.Home heating safetyMore home fires happen during the winter months than any other time of the year mainly due to home heating Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-28303500850787415812011-11-30T11:14:00.002-05:002011-11-30T11:16:17.957-05:00Santa for Seniors Collects Gifts at Holiday LuncheonNot everyone celebrates Christmas, but in a small way, all believe in the spirit of Santa. On Tuesday, December 13, Santa for Seniors will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon at 103 West. The luncheon is hosted by Jill Sherman, Dottie Smith, and Jade Sykes. Attendees will bring unwrapped, new gifts that will be used by Meals On Wheels Atlanta on Christmas Eve for its clients.Santa for Seniors Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-36604239571371059242011-10-28T08:46:00.003-04:002011-10-28T08:50:19.898-04:00Paper Clip Becomes Charity Auction ItemHow did a paper clip become a valuable, $1660 antique French footstool? And how did that footstool turn into a life-saving charitable gift? Through kindness, of course!Here’s how it all started… The Networks of 11 Alive employ an outside sales training organization to help the sales people become confident and brave. The trainer gave each team of sales people a simple challenge as he handed them Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-23466595955969825312011-10-19T15:43:00.003-04:002011-10-19T15:46:15.567-04:00Chef Tingaud Guest Chef for A Meal to RememberPASCAL TINGAUD, Chef de Cuisine, Moët & Chandon, Eparnay, FrancePascal Tingaud always knew that he wanted to be a chef. After all, his father and grandfather were chefs. Home for him was the family restaurant, L'Auberge de Conde, a two-Michelin star restaurant in La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, France. Much of his youth was spent in its kitchen developing a love for the culinary arts. At age 16, he Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-34417834024325318832011-10-06T09:12:00.001-04:002011-10-06T09:15:11.438-04:0024th Annual A Meal to Remember Benefits Meals On Wheels AtlantaThis year marks the 24th anniversary of “A Meal to Remember” when it returns to Atlanta this fall to raise money for Meals On Wheels Atlanta, a program of Senior Citizen Services, that has been delivering daily meals to homebound seniors in the metro area since 1970. Joanne and Charles Ackerman will be honored this year for their commitment to Senior Citizen Services and Meals On Wheels Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-62731877311741142172011-09-21T09:28:00.003-04:002011-09-21T09:31:38.726-04:00VOTE REGULARLY TO SUPPORT SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES!VOTE REGULARLY TO SUPPORT SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES!From September 1st - September 30th, Senior Citizen Services will be one of four nonprofits competing for $25,000 from The Home Depot Foundation. Public support through Facebook will determine who wins the funding.Please cast your vote for Senior Citizen Services regularly at @homedepotfoundation (http://www.facebook.com/homedepotfoundation.Funds Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-38848860403902842482011-09-15T13:39:00.002-04:002011-09-15T13:42:16.196-04:00Report: Atlanta region ranked as the worst metro area for seniors’ access to transitSeptember 14, 2011By Maria Saporta for www.saportareport.comThe Transportation for America, a coalition that promotes smarter transportation investment, has ranked Atlanta as the worst metro area in providing seniors access to mass transit.Such a ranking is especially devastating for metro Atlanta — a region that is projecting a dramatic increase in senior citizens.The report — “Aging in Place, Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-23317449635331185652011-08-31T09:02:00.003-04:002011-08-31T09:06:19.838-04:00Meals On Wheels Assoc. of America Unveils "We Are Meals On Wheels"
At MOWAA’s 2011 Annual Conference in Chicago, the national organization unveiled “We Are Meals On Wheels.” The goal of We are Meals On Wheels is to elevate senior hunger as a solvable issue in America and to invite individuals from across all walks of life to take part in our movement and end senior hunger by 2020.
Did you know?
More than 6 million seniors in America today are facing the Senior Citizen Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081720649074554603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575829253113273791.post-67221177445970108492011-08-11T08:56:00.001-04:002011-08-11T08:57:25.025-04:00Volunteerism Remains Steady -- Except in GeorgiaThe number of Americans who volunteer dropped slightly in 2010, according to a federal report released on August 9.
Nearly 63 million Americans, slightly more than a quarter of the population, volunteered for charities last year, providing services valued at nearly $173-billion. That’s down from 2009, when 63.4 million adults, or nearly 27 percent of the population, donated their time.
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